HP dc5850 manual 15Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems, Mode in Security Password Options

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Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems

If you encounter CD-ROM or DVD problems, see the common causes and solutions listed in the following table or to the documentation that came with the optional device.

Table 2-15Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems

System will not boot from CD-ROM or DVD drive.

Cause	Solution

The device is attached to a SATA port that has been disabled	Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure the device's SATA
in the Computer Setup utility.	port is enabled in Storage > Storage Options.

Removable Media Boot is disabled in the Computer Setup	Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to
utility.	removable media in Storage > Storage Options. Ensure CD-
	ROM is enabled in Storage > Boot Order.

Network Server Mode is enabled in Computer Setup.	Run the Computer Setup utility and disable Network Server
	Mode in Security > Password Options.

Non-bootable CD in drive.	Try a bootable CD in the drive.

Boot order not correct.	Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in
	Storage > Boot Order.

Drive not found (identified).

Cause	Solution

Cable could be loose.	Check cable connections.

The system may not have automatically recognized a newly	See reconfiguration directions in Solving Hardware Installation
installed device.	Problems on page 32. If the system still does not recognize the
	new device, check to see if the device is listed within Computer
	Setup. If it is listed, the probable cause is a driver problem. If
	it is not listed, the probable cause is a hardware problem.
	If this is a newly installed drive, run the Computer Setup utility
	and try adding a POST delay under Advanced > Power-On
	Options.

The device is attached to a SATA port that has been disabled	Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure the device's SATA
in Computer Setup.	port is enabled in Storage > Storage Options.

Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up.	Run Computer Setup and increase the POST Delay in
	Advanced > Power-On Options.

CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not loaded.

Cause	Solution

Drive is not connected properly or not properly configured.	See the documentation that came with the optional device.

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide dc5850 Models Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix B Password Security and Resetting Cmos Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupHP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Test Tab Log Tab Select a language and click Download Protecting the SoftwareProtecting the Software HP Backup and Recovery Manager Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Safety and ComfortHelpful Hints Helpful Hints 1Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsComputer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution There is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsPoor performance is experienced Cause Solution Cause Solution Enww 2Solving Power Problems Solving Power ProblemsPower supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette Problems3Solving Diskette Problems Diskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause Solution Cannot format diskette Cause SolutionProblem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause Solution Invalid system disk message is displayed Cause SolutionSecurity Password Options Storage Boot OrderBoot Storage Storage Options Removable MediaHard drive error occurs Cause Solution Solving Hard Drive Problems4Solving Hard Drive Problems Disk transaction problem Cause SolutionStorage Boot Order list Solving Hard Drive ProblemsNonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message Cause Solution Computer will not boot from hard drive Cause SolutionComputer seems to be locked up Cause Solution 5Solving Media Card Reader Problems Solving Media Card Reader ProblemsSolving Media Card Reader Problems Can not write to the media card Cause SolutionEnww 6Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Blank screen no video Cause SolutionDim characters Cause Solution Out of Range displays on screen Cause Solution Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kitImage is not centered Cause Solution Select ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or VerticalCertain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution 7Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems Sound cuts in and out Cause SolutionLine-in jack is not functioning properly Cause Solution Unsaved dataSolving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems8Solving Printer Problems 10Solving Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems9Solving Keyboard Problems Select Shut DownSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 11Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsComputer will not start Cause Solution Once bad card is identified, remove and replace bad Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsGoes away Option card12Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsWake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution Network status link light never flashes Cause Solution Solving Network ProblemsDiagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution New network card will not boot Cause Solution Drivers for a new expansion board were installedNetwork controller requires drivers Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory Problems 13Solving Memory Problems Enww 14Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Some fans only operate when needed15Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsMode in Security Password Options Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause Solution Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause Solution USB Drive Key not found identified Cause Solution Solving Drive Key Problems16Solving Drive Key Problems System will not boot from USB Drive Key Cause SolutionSolving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component Problems17Solving Front Panel Component Problems 18Solving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsUnable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution Double-clickAgere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft Solving Internet Access ProblemsClick on System and Maintenance ModemSolving Software Problems 19Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Contacting Customer SupportPost Error Messages Table A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended actionMemory modules, replace the system If the error persists after replacingMemory modules BoardVerify monitor is attached and turned Flash Screen Image Corrupted Flash Screen image has errorsClear CMOS. See Appendix B Replace the graphics card if possibleUnder Storage DPS Self-test Enww Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesIs not spinning, make sure the fans cable is Replace one device at a time and repeat This procedure until failure occurs. ReplaceDevice that is causing the failure Continue adding devices one at a time toProperly connected to the system board Check that both power supply cables areProblem persists, replace the system board Check to see if the 5Vaux light onCmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Using Computer Setup to Reset CmosLocate, press, and hold the Cmos button in for five seconds Figure B-1 Cmos buttonDrive Protection System DPS Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Select Storage DPS Self-TestIndex Index

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